"So Long, Steve Irwin"

The unfortunate accident occurred while Irwin was filming a documentary television program (Ocean's Deadliest) off the Great Barrier Reef. On location, Steve was stung in the chest by a stingray, whose poisonous tail apparently put a hole right through to his heart. Irwin's manager and producer John Stainton claims to have heard the details, but has not seen the footage himself.

Irwin was best known for his work on the television program Crocodile Hunter (and the subsequent film The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course). Bringing the most extreme wildlife to the forefront, Irwin never backed down from any animal - whether he was wrestling a crocodile or swimming with sharks. Irwin has also been involved in many wildlife programs and charities focused around environmental issues.

This sad situation was seen by some to be a foregone conclusion, but that doesn't take away from the severity of the death. Leaving behind his wife Terri, daughter Bindi Sue, and son Bob - our thoughts and well-wishes go out to the family.

In the end he died doing what he loved, and we thank him for that. The world will truly miss him.